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How to Travel from

Oakland to Santa Barbara, CA

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.50–$421.50

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.27–$510.91
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.73–$383.18
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$166.04–$562.00

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oakland to Santa
Ave. Duration:
9h 3m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.98–$166.04
Train from Oakland to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.05–$89.41
Bus from Oakland to Uc
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Coliseum
Ave. Duration:
10 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.43–$3.32

Bus operators

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Oakland to Santa
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$34.49–$114.95

Central Coast Shuttle

Phone:
+1 800-470-8818
Website:
centralcoastshuttle.com
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$76.64–$95.79

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Oakland to Santa Barbara, CA?

The cheapest way to get from Oakland to Santa Barbara, CA is to bus via Santa Barbara which costs $33.70 - $130.43 and takes 9h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oakland to Santa Barbara, CA?

The fastest way to get from Oakland to Santa Barbara, CA is to BART and fly which takes 3h 42m and costs $130.43 - $445.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Oakland and Santa Barbara, CA?

No, there is no direct bus from Oakland to Santa Barbara, CA. However, there are services departing from Oakland and arriving at State & Mission via Santa Barbara and UCSB North Hall Inbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.

How far is it from Oakland to Santa Barbara, CA?

The distance between Oakland and Santa Barbara, CA is 474 km. The road distance is 527.8 km.

How do I travel from Oakland to Santa Barbara, CA without a car?

The best way to get from Oakland to Santa Barbara, CA without a car is to train which takes 9h 6m and costs $48.91 - $152.17 .

How long does it take to get from Oakland to Santa Barbara, CA?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Oakland to Santa Barbara, CA, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oakland to Santa Barbara, CA bus from?

Oakland to Santa Barbara, CA bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Oakland station.

Train, bus or fly from Oakland to Santa Barbara, CA?

The best way to get from Oakland to Santa Barbara, CA is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $119.57 - $380.43 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $48.91 - $152.17 and takes 9h 6m, you could also bus via Santa Barbara, which costs $33.70 - $130.43 and takes 9h 33m.

Where does the Oakland to Santa Barbara, CA bus arrive?

Oakland to Santa Barbara, CA bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Santa Barbara Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Oakland to Santa Barbara, CA?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakland to Santa Barbara, CA is 528 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Oakland to Santa Barbara, CA.

Where can I stay near Santa Barbara, CA?

There are 197+ hotels available in Santa Barbara, CA. Prices start at $56 per night.
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